Weitzman's Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon weitzmani is a small South American characin kept as a peaceful schooling tetra for soft-water, blackwater-style nano aquariums.
Overview
Hyphessobrycon weitzmani is a small South American characin of the genus Hyphessobrycon. Members of this genus are small tetras of the American characins; they vary in coloration and are kept as peaceful schooling fish.
Taxonomy
- Family: Characidae (Wikipedia places the genus in Acestrorhamphidae, order Characiformes)
- Genus: Hyphessobrycon
- Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon weitzmani
Habitat
The genus Hyphessobrycon is distributed across the Neotropics, with most species in South America. This species is recorded from South America; detailed locality data was not available from the consulted scientific sources.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 60 L
- Temperature: 22-27 °C (72-81 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7.0
- GH: 1-10 °dGH
- School size: 8 or more individuals
- Lifespan: 3-5 years
Diet
Hyphessobrycon tetras are generally omnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans, insects, worms and zooplankton. In the aquarium the species accepts small dried, frozen and live foods.
Compatibility
It is kept as a peaceful mid-water schooler suited to soft, tannin-stained water. Suitable companions include dwarf cichlids such as Apistogramma and pencilfish; fin-nippers should be avoided.